HSL(221, 71%, 59%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(221,71%,59%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(221, 71%, 59%) | color: hsl(221, 71%, 59%) | |
| HEX | #4C7BE1 | color: #4C7BE1 | |
| RGB | rgb(76, 123, 225) | color: rgb(76, 123, 225) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(66%, 45%, 0%, 12%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(221, 66%, 88%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(221 30% 12%) | color: hwb(221 30% 12%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.6013 0.1633 263.63) | color: oklch(0.6013 0.1633 263.63) | |
| Lab | lab(53.1 16.64 -56.75) | color: lab(53.1 16.64 -56.75) | |
| LCH | lch(53.1 59.14 286.34) | color: lch(53.1 59.14 286.34) |
Color Theory
Accessibility (WCAG)
White text on color
Black text on color
Colored text
Contrast Ratios
AA Normal (4.5:1)
AA Large (3:1)
AAA Normal (7:1)
Best text on this color: black
Color Blindness Simulation
Protanopia (Red-blind)
#6061C8 — rgb(96, 97, 200)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#5E5AC2 — rgb(94, 90, 194)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#4EB5B1 — rgb(78, 181, 177)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(221, 71%, 59%);
text
color: hsl(221, 71%, 59%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(221, 71%, 59%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 71%, 79%), hsl(221, 71%, 59%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 71%, 59%), hsl(221, 71%, 39%))
hex
background-color: #4C7BE1;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(221,71%,59%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(221, 71%, 59%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(221, 71%, 59%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(221, 71%, 59%)?
HEX: #4C7BE1 | RGB: rgb(76, 123, 225) | CMYK: 66%, 45%, 0%, 12% | HSV: 221°, 66%, 88%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #4C7BE1?
The complementary color is HSL(41, 71%, 59%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 221°, 341°, and 101°. For analogous combinations, try hues 191° and 251°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(221, 71%, 59%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(221, 71%, 59%); — As HEX: color: #4C7BE1; — As RGB: color: rgb(76, 123, 225); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(221,71%,59%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(221, 71%, 59%);